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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 763.59 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 763.59 and 456.22 is: 628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 763.59 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/763.59 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 763.59 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 348,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,365.03/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.56

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